• ETRI Journal
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.510-513
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• 2014

A Q-band pHEMT image-rejection low-noise amplifier (IR-LNA) is presented using inter-stage tunable resonators. The inter-stage L-C resonators can maximize an image rejection by functioning as inter-stage matching circuits at an operating frequency ($F_{OP}$) and short circuits at an image frequency ($F_{IM}$). In addition, it also brings more wideband image rejection than conventional notch filters. Moreover, tunable varactors in L-C resonators not only compensate for the mismatch of an image frequency induced by the process variation or model error but can also change the image frequency according to a required RF frequency. The implemented pHEMT IR-LNA shows 54.3 dB maximum image rejection ratio (IRR). By changing the varactor bias, the image frequency shifts from 27 GHz to 37 GHz with over 40 dB IRR, a 19.1 dB to 17.6 dB peak gain, and 3.2 dB to 4.3 dB noise figure. To the best of the authors' knowledge, it shows the highest IRR and $F_{IM}/F_{OP}$ of the reported millimeter/quasi-millimeter wave IR-LNAs.

• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.18-23
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• 2006

In this paper, we demonstrate a fully integrated X-band image rejection down converter, which was developed using InGaP/GaAs HBT MMIC technology, consists of two single-balanced mixers, a differential buffer amplifier, a differential YCO, an LO quadratue generator, a three-stage polyphase filter, and a differential intermediate frequency(IF) amplifier. The X-band image rejection downconverter yields an image rejection ratio of over 25 dB, a conversion gain of over 2.5 dB, and an output-referred 1-dB compression power$(P_{1dB,OUT})$ of - 10 dBm. This downconverter achieves broadband image rejection characteristics over a frequency range of 1.1 GHz with a current consumption of 60 mA from a 3-V supply.

• KIEE International Transactions on Electrophysics and Applications
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• 제4C권6호
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• pp.272-275
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• 2004

A balanced single side-band (SSB) mixer employing a sub-harmonic configuration is designed for up and down conversions in K-band. The designed mixer uses anti-parallel diode (APD) pairs to effectively eliminate even harmonics of the local oscillator (LO) spurious signal. To reduce the odd harmonics of LO at the RF port, we employ a balanced configuration for LO. The fabricated chip shows 12$\pm$2dB of conversion loss and image-rejection ratio of about 20dB for down conversion at RF frequencies of 24-27.5GHz. As an up-conversion mode, the designed chip shows 12dB of conversion loss and image-rejection ratio of 20 ～ 25 dB at RF frequencies of 25 to 27GHz. The odd harmonics of the LO are measured below -37dBc.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2000년도 추계종합학술대회 논문집(1)
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• pp.365-368
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• 2000

This paper describes image-rejection down conversion mixer for bluetooth application using 0.35u CMOS process. the proposed architecture is composed of LO phase shifter, mixer core, IF buffer, and IF phase shifter. IF phase shifter is designed using polyphase fillet. Simulation results show conversion gain = l0㏈, input 1㏈ compression point = -15.7㏈m. input third-order intercept point(IIP3) = -4.4㏈m, and image-rejection ratio = 37.8㏈, respectively, at 3V supply voltage, and 15.7㎃ current.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.12-21
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• 2014

In this paper, we propose a new digital blind in-phase/quadrature-phase (I/Q) mismatch compensation technique for image rejection in a direct-conversion receiver (DCR). The proposed image-rejection circuit adopts DC offset cancellation and a sign-sign least mean squares (LMS) algorithm with a unique step size adaptation both for a fast and precise I/Q mismatch estimation. In addition, several performance-optimizing design considerations related to accuracy, speed, and hardware simplicity are discussed. The implementation of the proposed circuit in an FPGA results in an image-rejection ratio (IRR) of 65 dB, which is the best performance with modulated signals, along with an adaptation time of 0.9 seconds, which is a tenfold increase in the compensation speed as compared to previously reported circuits. The proposed technique will be a promising solution in the area of image rejection to increase both the speed and accuracy of future DCRs.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.1058-1063
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• 2010

In this paper, we designed self-frequency synchronizing circuit using image rejection mixer(IRM) and single-sideband(SSB) up-converter which can effectively eliminate the image frequencies occurred in multi-channel super-heterodyne receivers and help us to match inter-channel phase. Also the self-frequency synchronizing circuit simplifies system because there need no extra devices for making intermediate frequency(IF) by creating the local signal within several nanoseconds by means of generating the same frequency of IF signal and modulating radio frequency(RF) signal. We adopt the limiting amplifier for the purpose of protecting the circuit from spurious signals which come from the front end side having wide instantaneous bandwidth characteristics and constantly injecting same level into the input local signal of IRM. The IRM we fabricated has image rejection ratio of 27dB, which is good over 7dB for foreign company's. Also, the SSB up-converter we fabricated has 1dB compression point of 18dBm, which is good over 16dB for foreign company's. And the size is compact about one-forth.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2013

본 논문에서 높은 주파수 LO 신호와 낮은 주파수 LO신호를 동시에 사용하는 새로운 구조의 이미지 제거 수신기 구조를 제안하였다. 제안된 구조는 기존의 하나의 LO 신호를 사용하는 경우보다 저 잡음 지수 성능과 높은 선형성 특성을 갖는다. 또한 제안된 수신기는 기존의 Weaver 이미지 제거 수신기 구조 보다 같은 이득 error와 위상 error가 존재할 때도 6dB 이상의 높은 이미지 제거 특성을 보인다. 제안된 수신기 구조의 특성을 증명하기 위하여 이득 및 위상 error가 존재할 때의 이미지 제거 특성 공식을 유도하였다. 그리고 이 공식의 유용성을 시스템 시뮬레이션을 통하여 증명하였다. 따라서 높은 이미지 제거 특성 때문에 제안된 새로운 수신기 구조가 이미지 제거 수신기로써 널리 사용이 가능할 것으로 기대한다.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제49권9호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 다중 접합 기반 수신기 (MPDR)의 영상 제거 성능을 향상시키는 반복적인 단일주파수 CW 신호 기반 I/Q 신호 재생 알고리즘을 제안한다. 이 논문에서는 MPDR 수신기의 I/Q 신호 재생이 직접변환수신기의 I/Q 부정합 보상임을 보인다. 분석을 바탕으로 I/Q 재생의 정확도를 영상 제거비로써 평가한다. 제안한 방법은 기존의 I/Q 신호 재생 방법에 비해서 20dB 이상 영상 제거비를 향상시킨다. 모의실험 결과는 제안한 방법을 이용한 MPDR 수신기의 영상 제거비가 70dB 이상임을 보이고, 비트오율 성능은 페이딩 채널 환경에서 조차도 일반적인 동기 수신기의 성능과 거의 같음을 보인다.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2005년도 추계종합학술대회
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• pp.893-896
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• 2005

This paper describes Low Noise Amplifier(LNA) and Single Balanced Mixer(SBM) with monolithic image rejection notch filter using 0.5um MESFET process. LNA, Notch filter, and SBM were integrated on a chip. This chip does not need off chip SAW filter, thereby reducing the overall cost and system volume. The LNA with Notch filter provides a gain of 15dB, noise figure of 1.2dB, and image rejection ratio of -74dB. The SBM has a conversion gain of 6dB.

• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.25-27
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• 2010

This paper presents a gain and phase mismatch calibration technique for an image-reject RF receiver. The gain mismatch is calibrated by directly measuring the output signal amplitudes of two signal paths. The phase mismatch is calibrated by measuring the output amplitude of the final IF output at the image band. The calibration of the gain and phase mismatch is performed at power-up, and the normal operation of the RF receiver does not interfere with the mismatch calibration circuit. To verify the proposed technique, a 2.4-GHz Weaver image-reject receiver with the gain and phase mismatch calibration circuit is implemented in a 0.18-${\mu}m$ CMOS technology. The overall receiver achieves a voltage gain of 45 dB and a noise figure of 4.8 dB. The image rejection ratio(IRR) is improved from 31 dB to 59.76 dB even with 1 dB and $5^{\circ}$ mismatch in gain and phase, respectively.